doctor with a pager

Lack of secure text messaging cost the average U.S. hospital more than $1.7 million...

Proper communication solution not only improves provider productivity, but also reduces unnecessary patient readmissions and increases clinical integration.
wearables

AT&T: The most successful wearable devices will be ones that can work without a...

The carrier will have at least one such device by the end of this year, according to the man who manages AT&T partnerships.
Arcus Motion Analyzer

Arcus Motion Analyzer is a “smart ring” currently raising funds at Kickstarter

Like many other wearables, this one will also be used as an activity tracker, but also as a motion gesture controller.
Apple's Health app updated with on-device steps, distance tracking and caffeine monitoring

Apple’s Health app updated with on-device steps, distance tracking and caffeine monitoring

The new Steps counter tab gets input from the built-in M7 motion co-processor to report steps without connecting to any third party app or hardware device.
Patient IO now available on Android

Patient IO now available on Android

The company's partners can now offer their customers a world-class experience across iOS and Android without managing software development, servers or support.
Infometers

Validic acquires Infometers to expand its digital health ecosystem by 44%

The acquisition accelerates Validic's current market reach to a broader and more diverse spectrum of clinical device integrations.
Xiaomi smart band MiBand coming soon with a price tag of $32

Xiaomi smart band MiBand coming soon with a price tag of $32

The company, which some refer to as "Apple of China," is preparing to enter the smart band market with an affordable device of its own.
TAG Heuer sales director leaves joins Apple's iWatch team

TAG Heuer sales director leaves joins Apple’s iWatch team

Apple's latest hire is Patrick Pruniaux, the sales director of LVMH's TAG Heuer, which also happens to own the Hublot and Zenith luxury brands.
Smart boxing gloves raising funds at Indiegogo

Smart boxing gloves raising funds at Indiegogo

The iPunch gloves connect to the smartphone via Bluetooth, telling users how fast and hard they're punching. The goal is to take the guesswork out of boxing.
Samsung teams-up with Trek to improve the cycling experience

Samsung teams-up with Trek to improve the cycling experience

The Korean giant is testing devices such as the Galaxy S5 and Gear wearables on the Trek Factory Racing Team as they train for some of the world's top races.